Abstract:For the first time, we report the occurrence of Exorista deligata (Pandellé, 1896) (Diptera: Tachinidae) parasitising Hyposidra talaca (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Geometridae), a major invasive pest of Indian Tea, Camellia sinensis (L) Kuntze (Theaceae). The looper pest, H. talaca, completes about 6 to 8 generations per year without diapause on C. sinensis, resulting in heavy crop loss. The field-collected larvae and pupa of H. talaca were reared until the emergence of either adult Hyposidra or parasitoid (Exorista… Show more
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